Monthly Archives: September 2011

Truth In Advertising: Contagion and the Value of a Tell-All Trailer

A recent New York Times Opinion piece by the epidemiologist who consulted on the film CONTAGION, to ensure that the story was compatible with the science, makes a number of interesting observations about Hollywood representation and public health policy while … Continue reading

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Singin’ in the Rain – A Unified Analysis of Technology, Stars and Representation

EXCERPTED from Keith Johnston’s: “Coming Soon: Film Trailers and the Selling of Hollywood Technology,” (MacFarland, 2009)  pp 13-17, by permission of the Author. From the point of view of film history, the Singin’ in the Rain trailer could be regarded … Continue reading

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A Talkative First Talking Trailer: Vitaphone and The Jazz Singer

  [EXCERPTED from Keith Johnston’s: “Coming Soon: Film Trailers and the Selling of Hollywood Technology,” (MacFarland, 2009)  pp 18-20, by permission of the Author.] “Ladies and gentleman, I am privileged to say a few words to you in this most … Continue reading

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